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Aldar issues second green sukuk image Aldar

Aldar issues second $500m green sukuk

The 10-year issuance marks Aldar’s second green sukuk, following its inaugural $500m sukuk issued in May last year

Wajdi Marroun Md of Versatile International on Transforming supply chain challenges to deliver destination-scale projects

Navigating supply chain issues to deliver giga projects

Successful destination-scale project delivery hinges on a radical shift from traditional supply chain management to an integrated model emphasising transparency, quality control, and strategic partnerships

Biggest water park in the Middle East to open in Qiddiya next year

Aquarabia, in Qiddiya City, will feature 22 rides and the developers aim to break four world-records, including constructing the world’s tallest water coaster

ADQ acquires key stake in Australia's Plenary Group

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ acquires key stake in Australia’s Plenary Group

Set up in 2004, Plenary has a portfolio of 21 assets under management valued at over $25bn across Australia and the Middle East

ROSHN launches ALDANAH

Saudi’s ROSHN unveils new residential project in Greater Dammam

Aldanah will feature more than 2,500 homes, spread across 1.7 million square metres, catering to nearly 10,000 residents

Alpha Dhabi to divest 49 per cent stake in construction subsidiary to ADQ Image-courtesy-WAM

Alpha Dhabi to divest 49% stake in construction firm to ADQ

The collaboration will enable the entities to tackle complex, large-scale projects with a keen focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery

Dubai South Properties awards Dhs1.5bn contract to AL Kharafi to build new phases

Dubai South awards Dhs1.5bn contract to develop new South Bay phases

South Bay is envisioned as a premier residential community located in the heart of the Residential District in Dubai South

Cheyne Capital secures investment from Abu Dhabi’s ADIA

Abu Dhabi unveils new Dhs3.5bn residential project for citizens

The Yas Canal project in Abu Dhabi will comprise 1,146 residential villas for UAE Nationals and is scheduled for completion in Q4 2027

Saudi’s Qiddiya City to build world-first Dragon Ball theme park

The unveiling of the theme park follows the launch of Qiddiya City’s gaming and esports district

AHS Properties CEO Abbas sajwani Image Motivate Media Group

‘Location sets the stage for luxury living’, says AHS Properties’ Abbas Sajwani

Keen to step outside the box and reimagine the expected, entrepreneur and AHS Properties CEO Abbas Sajwani is not just selling dream homes – he’s redefining the landscape of luxury living

New Murabba Mukkab

Saudi’s New Murabba ‘open for international investment’, says CEO

Already making significant strides in laying the groundwork for the iconic Mukaab building, the company has excavated nearly four million cubic metres of material

Abu Dhabi greenlights Dhs66bn development blitz in 2024 Image Ab Dhabi Media Office

Abu Dhabi green-lights Dhs66bn development drive in 2024

Marking a significant focus on bolstering the housing sector, over Dhs59bn has been earmarked for the development of housing and public facilities throughout Abu Dhabi

Reed smith experts on how Saudi giga-projects can introduced innovation to offset risks

Saudi giga-projects: How innovation can offset risks

There is an increasing awareness in the kingdom’s construction market of the necessity for more collaborative contracting methods to get these giga-projects across the finish line – efficiently and profitably

WOW resorts

These developers are bringing the ‘WOW’ factor to Ras Al Khaimah

The development, which has an estimated value of Dhs4.8bn, will be ready for handover by 2026

Bay Views by RAK Properties Image: Supplied

RAK Properties’ Sameh Muhtadi on why Ras Al Khaimah is a magnet for investors

With its strategic location, favourable business environment and diverse investment sectors, RAK offers compelling advantages for investors seeking to maximise their returns, says RAK Properties CEO Muhtadi

Work kicks off on new luxury Baccarat Hotel and Residences Dubai Image Supplied

Work kicks off on new luxury Baccarat Hotel and Residences Dubai

Award-winning architects Studio Libeskind and interior design studio 1508 London led by H&H Development will oversee the design

NEOM's Aquellum development. (Source: NEOM)

NEOM reveals ‘upside-down’, underground skyscraper in Saudi mountains

NEOM’s new futuristic project will also include bringing life-like meta-verse experiences and an “omnidirectional internal transit system”

Balancing act: DAMAC's Amira Sajwani shares her plans and vision

Balancing act: DAMAC’s Amira Sajwani shares her plans and vision

Amira Sajwani, DAMAC Properties’ MD for Sales and Development, shares how she’s shaping the future course of the real estate giant, while dedicating time to pursue her dream projects

Ali Al Kuwari on embracing smart and sustainable practices in construction

Insights: Embracing smart and sustainable practices in construction

Here’s why modern brands and construction projects must have sustainability and smart features at their core, and not just as an afterthought

NZ1 Masdar city's first net zero commercial building completed Image Masdar City

Introducing NZ1, the region’s first net zero commercial building

The building is designed to use 53 per cent less energy than conventional buildings and produce all of its annual energy requirements on-site

Dubai

Dubai safety inspections target almost 15,000 construction sites

The safety campaign in Dubai throughout this year has targeted all engineers, consultants, supervisors, workers and consulting companies present at these sites

Interview: Ian Riley, CEO of World Cement Association, shares the industry's journey to net zero Image: Supplied

Interview: Ian Riley, CEO of World Cement Association, shares the industry’s journey to net zero

We look at how the global cement industry is implementing sustainable practices and how the MENA region can align with these objectives

PIF launches Al Balad Development Company to develop Jeddha Historic District Image courtesy PIF X

Saudi’s PIF sets up Al Balad Development Company to transform Jeddah’s historic district

The company will follow leading urban planning and environmental sustainability standards to preserve the area’s unique heritage

Jeddah Tower

Jeddah Tower: Construction resumes on world’s tallest tower

It will be a mixed-use building featuring a luxury hotel, office space, serviced apartments, luxury condominiums and the world’s highest observatory

dubai islands bridge connects Bur Dubai

New bridge connecting Bur Dubai to Dubai Islands set to open in 2026: RTA

The bridge extends 1.4 kilometres and comprises four lanes in each direction

Red Sea Global, Masdar and EDF sign for Amaala utlities concession agreement Image Red Sea Global

Red Sea Global, EDF, Masdar ink Amaala multi-utilities concession deal

Amaala will be powered entirely by solar energy, saving the equivalent of nearly half a million tonnes of CO2 emissions every year

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Dubai: Robots slash construction material testing time, find out how

The cement checks are important components of concrete mixtures and the results of their inspection have an impact on the quality of buildings

Dubai issues first construction licence for 3D-printed villa Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai issues first construction licence for 3D-printed villa

The villa is expected to be completed by October and will be built entirely from locally sourced concrete

Dubai Municipality grants LINQ modular construction licence

Dubai Municipality awards LINQ modular construction licence

The licence allows LINQ to pilot the design and build highly sustainable, customised modular G+6 units both for commercial and residential developments

Talal Moafaq Al Gaddah, senior executive vice chairman of MAG discusses Reserve highlights Image mag Group

How MAG Group’s Keturah Reserve is blending sustainability, wellbeing and luxury 

Talal Moafaq Al Gaddah, senior executive vice chairman of MAG, shines the spotlight on the group’s new and exclusive development, Keturah Reserve, and shares how bio living can have a positive impact on people’s wellbeing